Wellness consciousness is a holistic approach that looks at health and wellbeing on a broad scale. It encompasses all the aspects of a person’s life that affect physical, mental and social well-being.
Wellness consciousness involves a variety of factors such as exercise, nutrition, sleep and mindfulness. By understanding how these factors influence your overall wellness, you can make better choices in your daily life that will help you achieve optimal outcomes.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness can be done through meditation, but it’s also something that can happen in smaller moments throughout the day. Keeping your focus on the present can help you feel better and improve your overall well-being.
Research has shown that mindfulness techniques can reduce stress and anxiety and even help you sleep better. It can also reduce pain and help you rebalance your immune system.
Emotional regulation skills are another big benefit of mindfulness. They allow you to accept all of your emotions, including negative ones, without reacting to them or allowing them to control your life.
People with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, or borderline personality disorder often have trouble controlling their feelings, so mindfulness training can be a helpful tool for treating these issues. It may also be effective for treating PTSD, which is linked to a lack of emotional regulation skills.
Spirituality
Whether it’s a belief in a higher power, religious practice, or something entirely non-religious, spirituality is about finding meaning and purpose in life. It can be an essential part of wellness consciousness, as it can lead to feelings of peace, awe, and contentment.
One of the most important aspects of spirituality is to have a clear definition of what it means to you, and be able to clearly communicate this to others. This can clear up a lot of confusion and frustration, and it will also allow you to walk your path authentically.
The importance of having a clear and defined spirituality has been well established in the literature, as it is frequently linked to health benefits, such as better physical and psychological wellbeing 1. Several studies have found that meditation practices can reduce stress and depressive thoughts.
Social Connection
The ability to feel connected socially has been shown to be a critical factor for overall physical health and mental wellbeing. Studies show that people with stronger social connections are less likely to develop heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Similarly, those who are more socially connected have lower levels of anxiety and depression. They also have higher self-esteem, more empathy for others and are more trusting and cooperative.
These positive relationships are linked to increased longevity as well. In fact, studies have shown that individuals who are more socially connected are 50% more likely to survive than those who are lonely or isolated.
While physicians and other health care providers often don’t have time to address much more than a patient’s presenting issue during an appointment, they can take advantage of the opportunity by asking about social connections. This simple question can be a step in the right direction toward improving the mental health of their patients.
Physical Wellbeing
The physical dimension of wellness is about a healthy body through nutrition, exercise and appropriate health care. Being physically well decreases your risk of developing health conditions and helps you to manage life’s challenges by preventing fatigue, injury and illness.
Physical wellbeing consists of eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep and engaging in regular physical activity to improve flexibility, strength, aerobic and cardiovascular health. It also involves abstaining from harmful habits such as smoking, alcohol abuse and drug use.
It also involves learning about and identifying signs of disease, getting medical care when necessary, and protecting yourself from injury or harm.
Taking the time to focus on your physical wellbeing is important for all of us. It is the foundation of our overall health, and it can also help you to better manage stress and other mental health problems.
